Ronald E. Howard

September 15, 1944 - July 12, 2020

Ronald E. Howard, Sr 75, of Naples, FL and Glastonbury, CT died Sunday, July 12, 2020 after a brief illness resulting from complications of COVID19. He had been a seasonal resident of Naples since 1999 and a resident of Glastonbury since 1976. He was born September 15, 1944 in Norwich, CT a son of the late Adolf and Viola (Wood) Howard. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Jean A. Howard; two sons, Ronald E. Howard, Jr. MD and his wife, Amy of Naples, FL and Chad D. Howard, MD and his wife, Julie of Charlotte, NC; four beloved grandchildren, Eva, Ayrton, Nadia and Pearce Howard. He was predeceased by his older brother, Charles Howard and sister, Bernice Tillet. Ron spent most of his career as a Systems Manager for Computer Science Corp. He travelled abroad extensively with his wife, returning often to Germany and all across Europe to hike in the mountains and visit with friends. He was an avid Porsche enthusiast and had a passion for anything relating to cars. He was a generous husband, an inspirational father and Opa, and a legendary storyteller. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 17, 2020 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home 28300 So. Tamiami Tr., Bonita Springs. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM with Fr. Len Gioeli, officiating. Entombment will follow at Palm Royale Cemetery, Naples, FL. To sign his guest register or to leave online condolences please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.